MiniScriptures vs Shia Library
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MiniScriptures
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MiniScriptures is the Bible, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, all in a single easy to use program, which brings the standard works to all your devices.
Shia Library
Access a vast digital library of Twelver Shia books and hadith. Research theology, history, and Islamic texts with a modern, distraction-free reading experience. Features powerful search and bookmarking capabilities.
- Extensive collection of Shia books
- Hadith, tafsir, theology, history
- Distraction-free reading experience
- Arabic typography and English translations
- Adjustable font sizes and dark mode
- Powerful full-text search
- Bookmark saving and synchronization
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The official app to ShiaLibrary.com, giving you access to one of the world's largest collections of Twelver Shia books in a fast, modern reading experience. Whether you're researching hadith, studying classical theology, reading tafsir, or exploring Islamic history, Shia Library brings centuries of authentic scholarship to your fingertips. LIBRARY Browse thousands of classical Shia books across hadith, tafsir, fazail, history, ahkam, supplications, and more. Explore the works of Shaykh al-Kulayni, Shaykh al-Saduq, Shaykh al-Tusi, al-Majlisi, al-Hurr al-Amili, al-Nu'mani, al-Mufid, and hundreds of other classical scholars. READ BEAUTIFULLY Enjoy a distraction-free reading experience designed for long study sessions. • Beautiful Arabic typography • English translations • Adjustable font sizes • Dark mode • Reading progress • Quick chapter navigation • Continuous scrolling POWERFUL SEARCH Search across thousands of books in seconds. Find exactly what you're looking for with fast full-text search across Arabic and English content. Locate verses, narrations, names, topics, or phrases instantly. BOOKMARKS Never lose your place. Save books, chapters, and passages to revisit later, with your reading progress synchronised across your devices. GROWING COLLECTION Our library is continually expanding with new books, translations, and improvements from ShiaLibrary.com, ensuring the collection continues to grow over time. Our goal is to preserve and make accessible the literary heritage of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) for students, researchers, and believers around the world. DESIGNED FOR STUDY • Arabic & English • Dark mode • Fast navigation • Clean interface • Regular content updates • Optimized for iPhone and iPad BUILT FOR THE COMMUNITY Shia Library is developed to make authentic Twelver Shia literature more accessible through modern technology while preserving the richness of the original works.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shia Library at every 4 days against MiniScriptures's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MiniScriptures ships an update every 3 months, Shia Library every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MiniScriptures | Shia Library |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | ConnectIT Technologies, LLC | Ali Al-Muhammadi |
In-app purchases
MiniScriptures
No in-app purchases
Shia Library
No in-app purchases
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